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Re: PV-1/PV-2

Posted by RobC on Wed Nov 26, 2003 01:13:26 AM

In reply top PV-1/PV-2 posted by Chris Martin on Mon Nov 24, 2003 11:38:35 AM

I have spend a lot of brain cells pondering this question over the years. Why is a Bearcat worth around $2 mil when it has no combat history and was a post-war aircraft. Because of its racing history? Ah, but then why is a Sea Fury not also worth $2 mil? It also has a lot of racing history, is post war and arguably a better looking aircraft. Both were at the zenith of piston engine aircraft development.

Both Blenheims and Lysanders were hugely historic aircraft, with multiple Victoria Cross recipients and a tremendous record of bravery on the part of their pilots. Yet, collectors would rather create a Spitfire from scratch in order to have the 41st flyable Spitfire rather than spend similar money restoring a genuine one of the former.

Hard to figure.

Rob Coussens

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